A Slashing Man of Action ― The Life of Lieutenant-general Sir Aylmer Hunter-weston Mp

Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston of the British Army was first hailed as a hero at the beginning of WWI, but by the end of the war, he was criticized for his losses at Gallipoli and the Somme. This study looks at primary sources to see the reasons behind his failures on the battlefield. Offering a portrait of the commander and the man, the book charts the cultural and environmental influences that helped shape his development, details his reputation, and reveals how he is remembered today. B&w historical photos and contemporary maps are included. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Elaine McFarland was born in Ayrshire. She is Professor of History at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her publications include: Protestants First: Orangeism in Nineteenth Century Scotland (1990); Ireland and Scotland in the Age of Revolution (1994); Scotland and the Great War (1999) and John Ferguson 1836-1906: Irish Issues in Scottish Politics (2004). She has also published a number of recent articles on death, mourning and war commemoration in the twentieth century.